Sonoda Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
REBECCA RAINBOW (2) Was competitive when 2nd last time here and will try to take advantage of the draw. Has plenty of early speed. Going well this campaign. Can get the job done. TAISHIN (7) Was competitive when 3rd last time here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Komaki Futoshi has multiple wins aboard. Underrated. TESSHIN (4) Mediocre performance when 10th last time around here. Have to respect the recent Masamichi Kashihara form. Deserves consideration. AKAO (6) Won by a big margin of 3 1/2L last time at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. At least a place chance.

Jockey: Wataru Hirose
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Built sharply on a plain Sapporo Dirt effort by winning a C2 at this track last start, picking up strongly to beat Meisho Dokyo by two and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The earlier sixth was well held, beaten over 14 lengths, so the latest run is the one to trust. From barrier 1 with Wataru Hirose back aboard, he has the right platform to hold a place in the main chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/10/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/14 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 5-3-6 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $16.60 |
| 5/16 | 16/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 15-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 11/16 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 5-4-11 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $9.10 |
| 7/18 | 07/06/2026 | 182 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:34.50 | 2-2-7 | 15 |
| 4.2L | $8.20 |
| 2/16 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 2-2-2 | 16 |
| 0.2L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Fuuma Nanbu
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Went under as an odds-on favourite last start but was only beaten just under a length over 1230m at this track, pipped late by Ii Vision Star. She had been decisive at this venue start prior, beating Shine Chouchou by two and a half lengths, and her record around 1400m is strong. The beaten-favourite tag is a query, but her consistency gives her sound place credentials.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 15/10/2026 | 42 | C2C3 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 1:21.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-6 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 19/06/2026 | 112 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Souta Hijikata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding his form better than the market has expected, finishing fifth at this track last start at long odds and beaten two and a half lengths by Sunrise Nazca. His previous fourth at Kochi was similar on the margin, and he made ground from well back in an eye-catching effort. With three wins and seven placings around 1400m, he is a genuine minor hope rather than a clear top pick.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 22/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.20 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $78.40 |
| 4/12 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $62.40 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $71.70 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 11-9-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $34.20 |
| 6/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $50,984.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.30 | 11-8-6 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $43.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at this track, finishing tenth in a C1 and beaten over 13 lengths after settling just off the lead. He had earlier won a COND at this venue by a neck, and his three wins from eight starts at this track and distance say he is not hopeless. Even so, that fresh run leaves him with a fair amount to find against rivals already showing stronger current form.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/10/2026 | 148 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 5-7-10 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $16.70 |
| 1/12 | 20/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $15,870.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 108 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:34.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 6/11 | 03/01/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $37.90 |
| 6/12 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $24,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 10-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $33.60 |
| 4/10 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 30.6L | $91.20 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent C1 form reads poorly, with a ninth at this track last start when beaten just over nine lengths after being unwanted in the market. The start prior was no better, finishing eighth and beaten over 12 lengths after failing to come into the race. His wider career record is respectable, but he is unplaced in five starts at this track and distance and others look more persuasive.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.20 | - | 11 |
| 9.3L | $274.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $128.70 |
| 8/12 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $17,587.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $47.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $39.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $47.70 |
| 11/12 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $60.60 |

Jockey: Daichi Matsuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here third-up after a clear C2 win at this track, putting a good gap on the field to beat T O Townes by three and a half lengths. That followed a solid second to Rugger Queen when long odds, so his campaign has moved the right way. His record with Daichi Matsuki is a strong supporting factor, and the current form gives him a proper winning chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 16/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $11,517.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $5.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 132 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $27.20 |
| 6/11 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-10-6 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/04/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $12.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $25.60 |
| 2/11 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.70 |

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly for third in a C1 at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Ingre, and that reads well alongside his two-length C2 win over Wide Orden the run prior. His four wins and two places from nine starts at this track and distance are a strong base, while F Komaki has won four from seven aboard him. That combination makes him the runner to beat.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/10/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $22.60 |
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $9.40 |
| 9/10 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 5-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 02/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $12,880.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back to a more suitable 1400m after finishing fifth over 1870m at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Crystal Pit despite battling on. He had won a C2 over 1230m start prior, so there is some recent winning form, and the Yoshimura booking is a plus. The issue is whether he can bridge the gap from that last C1 defeat, leaving him as a rougher hope.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $39.80 |
| 1/12 | 30/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $13,163.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:21.40 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 282 | C2 3U | $11,192.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/12 | 03/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $19,404.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 7-6-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/10/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to make an impact of late, finishing eighth at this track last start when beaten just over five lengths and unwanted in the market. The run prior was weaker, fading after being in touch and beaten just over eight lengths behind Myr. His career record shows durability, but he is unplaced at the distance and current form points to a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $18,099.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 54kg | 1:31.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $83.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/10/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $32.80 |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 2-1-10 | 12 |
| 9.2L | $34.30 |
| 12/12 | 17/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 10-6-12 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $42.00 |
| 9/14 | 23/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:41.80 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |